Fukae

Fukae (ふかえ) is a character in the game "Kantai Collection" (艦隊これくしょん), also known as KanColle. She is an Etorofu-class coastal defense ship, named after Fukue Island in Japan. She has a prideful and optimistic personality. In the game, Fukae serves as a coastal defense ship with high anti-submarine (ASW) capabilities, primarily used for anti-submarine warfare. Launched in April 1943, she was assigned to convoy duty after her completion in July. She survived the war, was used for repatriation, and was then scrapped in the UK in 1947. Her in-game portrayal, with her graphics and voice lines, reflect her resilience and sense of duty as a coastal defense ship, as well as her longing for her homeland. She has a base form and a remodeled form, the latter enhancing her stats and adding an equipment slot. Fukae is quite popular among players, and her lines and stories are frequently discussed by fans. Her voice lines often reveal her reflections on past battles and her desire for peace, as well as her unwavering determination. Fukae is a character with both moe appeal and a historical background, which deeply attracts players of "Kantai Collection."